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Patti Smith would fit right in in Santa Fe. That's how. A few years I sat next to Patti Smith on a Delta flight on my way back home from a concert where she made a cameo. Thread hijacking over now. Back to normal programming.

I've been to Santa Fe many times and love it. My perspective is that of a tourist, though. I think Santa Fe and its surroundings have a little something for everyone. For the nature lover, there are hiking options galore, skiing in the winter, whitewater rafting / kayaking in the summer, and national parks nearby. For the art lover, Santa Fe has (if I recall this bit of trivia correctly) the second most art galleries in the United States behind only NYC; that's not per capita, that's total. Plus it has plenty of outdoor art shows as well, the Georgia O'Keefe museum, and the beautiful Santa Fe Opera House. For the history buff, it has Bandelier National Monument (with its remnants of cave-dwelling society) and Los Alamos nearby. The spa scene is terrific, and it's a foodies paradise as well. There are plenty of festivals throughout the year. Within the city center (an area maybe 3/4 mile in diameter?), it is difficult, perhaps impossible, to find a chain retail store or chain restaurant. That in and of itself makes it radically different from almost everywhere else in the county. It's been a few years since I've been there, but I think there might have been one retail store that was a chain in the city center. But that was it. There are definitely chains outside that core, central area, but the city center is unique. The landscape and environment of northern New Mexico is probably what attracts me most. The altitude means that there are seasons, and also means that the mountains have some vegetation. The landscape is filled with sage, and when you're out on a hike somewhere, the air is fresh and smells cleans. I feel like I see better there -- no doubt due to lack of humidity (and perhaps pollution) versus what I normally experience in the Midwest. As for the altitude, my sense is that everyone gets used to it. When I visit, I notice it -- mostly through shortness of breath during hiking or stair-climbing, for example -- for half a day or so, but not after that. Anyway, enough rambling on - I'm a big fan of Santa Fe, at least as a visitor. Any @marylander1940 is definitely right about Ten Thousand Waves. It's a wonderful spa, Japanese onsen-style, built into the side of a mountain a couple of miles outside the city. It's a really neat facility with some terrific therapists. It used to be cruisy as well. The owners cracked down on that some years back and eliminated the nude, co-ed bathing area. But it's still a great place to get spa services and spend a half day or full day.

But Liza was at her best as Lucille #2 in Arrested Development.

Ask not for whom the Tells bowled. They bowled for free. I'll be here all week, folks.

Adam is back.

Just made carnitas this evening with jalapenos, onion, and cilantro.

Dead to Me. (But truly, it is alive and well. )

No idea, but it's not the first time I've had a customer service rep ask me what browser I'm using when I have some tech issue. So there's something to it. Maybe one of our resident techies can enlighten us.

@jawjateck What browser are you using? I've cancelled multiple Delta flights via website over the past few months with no issue. But I could NOT rebook with the resulting credits - the website put me in an endless loop. I was using Edge and my iPhone when this was happening. I eventually tried the same thing using Explorer and - voila! - problem solved. This may not be your issue, but maybe worth a try.

I've tried a couple and quickly stopped both - there was too much prep for my liking. But I'm not one who thinks the journey is half the fun.

My guess: "Look at the hottie in the skinny jeans. And the young blondes aren't bad, either."

I've had enough of self-service.

I guess my little joke wasn't so good. It wasn't about two guys.

I guess my little joke wasn't so good. It wasn't about two guys.

One's BigNThick; the other, not so much.

A few more weeks and I'll be eligible, damn it!

My favorites were Diego and Jayden.

It is gambling, no? Maybe the guy shows up. Maybe he doesn't.

Mike, are "witches hats" what Americans would call pylons or cones? I'm assuming so, but I had to think about it for a second or two.

This is so hideous I can't stop giggling.

Also, Los Angeles Apparel (losangelesapparel.net) is selling a three-pack of reusable cloth masks for $30 plus $5 shipping. They have a variety of colors and patterns. I received that order (from LA to me in the Midwest) in four days or less.

I placed the order on Tuesday morning, April 14 and it arrived on Saturday the 18th. Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for two orders (via eBay and Amazon) placed earlier that I suspect are never going to arrive from China.

I have little on top and keep it short and the sides even shorter. It takes me about 30 seconds to deliver the self-cut - setting 5 on top, 4 in the middle, and 3 around the bottom. Can't beat the price, although I haven't figured out how to clean up with the trimmer the part around the top front of my ears.

I got this exact item from Newegg. Arrived on Saturday, I believe.

Probably for the first 30 seconds or so.